Scottish Executive

Schools

Iain Smith (North East Fife) (LD): To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has received from Fife Council regarding a case for a new secondary school to serve north Fife.

Nicol Stephen: None. It is a matter for Fife Council to decide on the priorities for provision of new schools in their area, within the resources available to them.

Schools

Mr Ted Brocklebank (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it will make to Fife Council to ensure that urgent consideration is given to the creation of a new secondary school at Tay Bridgehead in north-east Fife.

Nicol Stephen: Consideration of the provision of new schools in any local area is a matter for the education authority rather than the Scottish Executive.